AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUOG STEM Milestone: Kayleena Blas Diaz became the first University of Guam civil engineering graduate to earn a Guam Professional Engineer license after passing the Principles and Practice exam, a win for UOG’s School of Engineering. Guam Governance & Heritage: The Chamorro Affairs Board rejected a request to send 120 ancestral remains samples to Sweden for DNA testing, citing ethics, data use, and unclear community benefits. Local Energy & Finance: Moody’s downgraded Guam Power Authority to Baa3, pointing to fuel cost volatility and tighter limits on rate-setting flexibility. Health Care Tech Funding: Core Tech Foundation donated $1M to GMHA to buy new acute-care beds, with deliveries expected late October to early November. Biosecurity Coordination: Guam Customs and Quarantine and the Department of Agriculture finally signed an MOU to strengthen invasive species and pest prevention. Climate & Innovation: Guam’s Green Growth (G3) push highlighted circular-economy training, a makerspace with digital fabrication, and aquaponics efforts to cut reliance on imported food. Regional Tech Watch: Taiwan received its first US-made F-16V jets, flying via Hawaii and Guam, boosting air-defense capabilities.
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